FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 1, 2023

Contact: Laila Keith, Associate Director of Communications, ICFLA
communications@icfla.org

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 24, 2023 – Diana Ideus named 2023 President of the International Coaching Federation Los Angeles Chapter (ICFLA) 

New Board of Directors Elected, will Lead Renowned Chapter into its 21st Year.

Diana Ideus has been named 2023 President of the International Coaching Federation Los Angeles Chapter (ICFLA) and succeeds ICFLA 2022 President Carrie Williams. 

Ideus has her Master’s in Executive Coaching and Organizational Behavior and is one of only 1300 coaches globally to have attained the level of Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Ideus leverages her coaching, consulting, management, and leadership development expertise to support leaders and entrepreneurs in fast growth for-profit companies in tech, finance, and healthcare. Ideus is the founder of Hawthorne Union and teaches professionals how to coach at the university level and in courses approved by the ICF.

ICFLA was established on May 22, 2002 when 11 members held the first meeting at a Los Angeles fire station. Over the past 20 years, ICFLA has grown to be one of the most active ICF chapters in the world, with a membership of over 900+ professional coaches who live all over the globe. 

Ideus will be championing the theme “Inclusive Community” for 2023 providing opportunities for business building, networking and creating relationships. “This year we want to include your voice and perspective to ensure we are designing a year that supports you and your growth as a coach whether you’re experienced, new, a student or coach curious.”

2023 ICFLA Board of Directors:

Executive Committee:

  • Diana Ideus, President
  • Samantha Kramer, President-Elect
  • Carrie Williams, Immediate Past President
  • Matt Bauer, Treasurer
  • Nina Rubin, Secretary

Directors:

  • Anais Babajanian, Director, Chapter Meetings 
  • Adeline Yoong, Director, Community Outreach
  • Joel Pérez, Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Patricia Crabtree, Director, Membership
  • Cathrine James, Director, Teleclasses
  • Kevin Nourse, Director, Coaching Cafes
  • Pedro Pinto, Advisor, IT
  • Vacant, Director, Volunteers
  • Vacant, Director Programming
  • Vacant, Director, IT

Associate Directors:

  • Tiffany Dedeaux, Associate Director, Chief of Staff
  • Laila Keith, Associate Director, Communications
  • Kymberly Akouris, Co-Associate Director, Communications (Video)
  • Alan Elmore, Associate Director, Membership
  • Michael Ehrenberg, Associate Director, Special Interest Groups (SIGS)
  • Jason Press, Co-Associate Director, Sponsorship
  • Dania Barbosa, Co-Associate Director Sponsorship
  • Graciela Meibar, Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Matthew Zomorodi, Associate Director, IT
  • Deborah (Sunni) Smith, Associate Director, Special Events
  • Devra Korwin, DEI Committee
  • Vacant, Associate Director, Social Media Communications
  • Vacant, Associate Director, Chapter Meetings 
  • Vacant, Associate Director, Coaching Cafes
  • Vacant, Associate Director, Teleclasses

 

About ICFLA

ICFLA is the Los Angeles Chapter of the International Coaching Federation, the world’s largest organization leading the global advancement of the coaching profession and fostering coaching’s role as an integral part of a thriving society. Our mission is to provide connection, education and resources to practicing and aspiring professional coaches, to help them enhance their professional skills and grow their practices.

As the acknowledged and award-winning ICF leader in virtual professional and educational offerings, ICFLA brings together coaches, experts, facilitators, and international thought leaders with world-class programming, including innovative, in-person and virtual forums. ICFLA organizes and stages over 120 meetings, events, and learning opportunities each year. More than 40 percent of ICFLA members live outside of the Los Angeles region, across the country and around the world. 

Learn more at www.icfla.org 

Learn more about ICFLA volunteer opportunities here: https://www.icfla.org/volunteer-icfla/ 

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